About the Job:

Job Title: Senior Operator

Location: Bengaluru

Type - On-site, full time

Reports To: Lead Operation / design

About us:

Newtrace is a climate-tech startup crafting next-gen electrolyzers for the wide-scale adoption of affordable green hydrogen. The vision we swear by is simple - to decarbonise our planet, leaving a greener, more sustainable future for generations to come.

At Newtrace, we believe that great ideas flourish when nurtured in an atmosphere that promotes work-life balance, encourages personal well-being, and fosters collaboration. Join us and be part of a remarkable journey where you can make a difference while enjoying the benefits of a supportive and invigorating workplace. Together, lets create a better future, one innovative idea at a time.

We are backed by marquee investors like Sequoia Capital, Aavishkaar Capital, Speciale Invest and Micelio Fund in our mission.

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Job Summary:

The Senior Operator will be responsible for safe, efficient and continuous operation and testing of electrolyzer and hydrogen generation setup using water electrolysis at high temp / pressure. This role requires in depth knowledge of industrial gas systems, process control, safety procedures, and plant maintenance to ensure optimal plant performance and long duration testing

Your Responsibilities:

Operate and monitor equipment involved in green hydrogen production including electrolyzer, pump s, heat exchanger s, deionized water system, Gas purification unit etc.

Maintain safe and stable plant operation under varying load conditions ensuring compliance with pressure, temperature, flow, voltage, current, conductivity, gas purity and electrolyte concentration.

Operate utilities whenever needed as per Standard Operating Procedures.

Execute start-up, shutdown and emergency procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Continuously monitor process parameters through PLC and record operating data for analysis and performance optimization.

Support calibration, testing and commissioning of new or upgraded system.

Train and mentor junior operators and technicians on safe plant operation and emergency handling.

Maintain detailed shift logs, ensure availability of all required consumables and report deviations or incident promptly.

Ensure compliance with company policies

Skills you need:

Diploma or bachelor s in chemical engineering, process engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Minimum 5-8 years of hands-on experience in operating hydrogen production plants, chemical plants or similar high pressure and high temperature process facilities

Should have:

Familiarity with water electrolysis system (Alkaline or PEM), pressure vessel operations, and industrial gas handling

Sound understanding of process instrumentation, control systems (PLC) and safety interlocks

Proven skills in troubleshooting, plant optimization and emergency response

Strong safety mindset and adherence to process discipline

. Comfortable to work in shifts

Nice to have:

Comfortable working in rotating shifts

Strong problem-solving analytical ability

Team leadership experience with good communication skills

Commitment to continuous improvement and sustainability goals

What we offer:

Salary: Matching industries standards.
Holidays: 12 days of customary national/state holidays, 18 days of paid vacation accrued monthly and 12 days of sick leave.
Shift Work with a 6-day, rotational shift including night shift .
Health insurance for employee, spouse and child(ren).
Accident insurance for employees.
Maternity paternity leave policies.
Stocked pantry, company goodies team celebrations.

Senior Operator

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